We have grave concerns about giving wilderness designation to lands adjacent to the border, with all the inherent security issues such as illegal trespass, illegal transport of drugs and of people, land desecration, while putting life and limb in serious jeopardy.
Bingaman expresses concerns about wilderness designation affecting border security.
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